During my time as a Mercy Volunteer, I have witnessed the struggles of hundreds of people experiencing homelessness. Each person has their own individual story and struggle, yet they all seem to have a lot in common. Life on the…
My experiences with Mercy Volunteer Corps in Guyana, '11-'12, transformed my heart and irreversibly changed my life. It affirmed values that I held close to my heart and clarified my discernment of my vocation. As a volunteer, I taught at…
Dear Future Mercy Volunteer, You are about to spend a year sharing in other people’s tragedies and moments of crisis, so making time to laugh during this year is really important. Make sure to have fun both at work and…
Dear future Mercy Volunteer, This year you will be lost and then found, over and over again. In this year of service, you will learn more and grow more than you ever thought possible. It will be more rewarding and…
Dear Future Volunteer, A service year. Let's start there. Take a deep breath and pat yourself on the back for choosing a different path. This may have been a very difficult discernment process. You may have overcome various obstacles and…